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Maximiliano

♂ Boy

Pronounced mak-see-mil-ee-AH-noh /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliˌɑːnoʊ/High

Meaning: The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with AemilianusHigh

In 30 seconds: The magnificent full Spanish form of Maximilian, meaning 'the greatest.' Maximiliano is a name that fills a room — six rich syllables of Latin grandeur, warmly worn in Latin American communities and perfect for any parent who refuses to compromise on scale.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningThe greatest; Latin Maximus combined with Aemilianus
U.S. rank (2025)#280 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,209 boys (0.07% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 23,969

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maximiliano is the Spanish form of Maximilian, a name believed to have been invented by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III (1415–1493) by combining Maximus (the greatest) with Aemilianus (from the Roman gens Aemilia). The Emperor gave this combined name to his son, later Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire (1459–1519). It spread through Habsburg influence across Europe and the Americas.

Maximiliano became popular in Spanish-speaking countries and Latin America, carried by the ill-fated Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico (1832–1867). In the United States it is used primarily in Latin American communities and has been ranking in U.S. birth data consistently.

Did you know? The name Maximilian was reportedly coined by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III in the 15th century by blending Maximus (the greatest) with Aemilianus — a Roman family name — in honour of two Roman generals he admired.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Maximilian — etymology of the root formU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MaximilianMaximusMáximoMax

Nicknames

MaxMaxiLianoMilo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (1459–1519)
    Holy Roman Emperor for whom the name Maximilian was first coined, inaugurating one of Europe's great dynasties.

If you like Maximiliano…

Maximus— the Latin root form sharing the 'greatest' meaning with grand imperial presence
Sebastian— long, rich Latin-origin name with the same Spanish-community warmth and depth
Alejandro— popular Spanish equivalent to Alexander sharing the same regal full-form grandeur
Emiliano— Spanish -iano ending name embedded in Maximilian itself, with the same lyrical flow

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maximiliano mean?

Maximiliano means 'the greatest,' combining the Latin Maximus (greatest) with Aemilianus, as coined by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III.

How do you pronounce Maximiliano?

Maximiliano is pronounced mak-see-mil-ee-AH-noh /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliˌɑːnoʊ/ — 6 syllables.

Is Maximiliano a boy or girl name?

Maximiliano is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Maximiliano?

Maximiliano has been in the U.S. top 500 for boys, driven by popularity in Latin American communities.